Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Sat 31st May 2014

Belfast Newsletter News New home-grown PSNI boss speaks of his stake in NI's future Northern Ireland’s first home-grown chief constable for 12 years has claimed a passion for the Province drove him to the top job. Read more... Black murder suspects: hearing date fixed in June Two men and a woman accused of involvement in the murder of prison officer David Black will have their committal hearings later this month, a judge said yesterday. Read more... Lifeboat rescues canoeists – for a second time A group of canoeists had to be rescued twice today after getting into difficulties in Strangford Lough. Read more... PSNI pledge to quash 'evil' as funeral-goers among those forced out by bomb Overseas visitors who had come to Londonderry to attend a funeral were among those forced out of a hotel in the city when an “IRA” bomb detonated there. Read more... Win £20 of M&S vouchers by taking News Letter survey The News Letter is running a survey into our work – and we need you to assist. Read more...   Sport Glentoran boss Eddie Patterson urges Mark Clarke and Mark Miskimmin to find new clubs Glentoran manager Eddie Patterson has urged duo Mark Clarke and Mark Miskimmin to find new clubs for next season. Read more... Northern Ireland go down fighting against Uruguay in Montevideo URUGUAY 1 N IRELAND 0 Read more... Woeful Derry City crash to heavy defeat to St Patrick's Athletic at Richmond Park New signing Philip Lowry will have been scratching his head on Friday night following his new club’s hammering in Dublin. Read more... Celtic confirm Roy Keane interest as race for new boss heats up Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell has confirmed the club are interested in appointing Roy Keane as their new boss. Read more... Gary Naysmith heaps praise on St Johnstone boss Tommy Wright following Scottish Cup win Gary Naysmith has heaped praise on St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright who steered the Perth outfit to their first trophy in the club’s 130-year history earlier this month. Read more...   Please do not respond directly to this email as this mailbox is not monitored. To contact Belfast Newsletter direct go to http://www.newsletter.co.uk/ and click on Contact Us Johnston Press are the publishers of Belfast Newsletter. You have received this email as you have subscribed to this newsletter on our website. Edit or Unsubscribe Preferences | Edit Your Profile Company Name: Johnston Press plc | Registered in Scotland no: SCO15382 | Registered Office: 108 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS

Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Fri 30th May 2014

Belfast Newsletter News Bomb explodes in hotel lobby A bomb was thrown into the reception area of a hotel late last night in Londonderry. Read more... Anna Lo set to leave politics Alliance MLA Anna Lo, who polled over 44,000 first preference votes in the European election, has revealed she will not be standing for re-election to the Assembly in 2016 as she is fed up with “tribal politics” in the Province. Read more... Fire which struck apartment block thought to be arson A fire which engulfed an apartment block this morning is thought to have been started deliberately. Read more... Harrowing evidence heard at toddler death inquest A grieving 23-year-old gave heartbreaking evidence yesterday of how “the hardest thing I have ever done” was to look at his dead toddler step-son “one last time”. Read more... Northern Ireland Muslim leaders accept Robinson apology Muslim representatives say they have received and accepted an apology from Peter Robinson in the wake of controversial remarks he made about members of the Islamic faith. Read more...   Sport Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill forced to rely on young guns Manager Michael O’Neill wishes it was harder for young players to break into the Northern Ireland squad but realises he may be relying on the next generation sooner than expected. Read more... Northern Ireland new-boy James Gray revels in 'dream' international call-up Accrington Stanley forward James Gray described the moment he got his first senior call-up for Northern Ireland as the proudest day of his life. Read more... Liverpool closing in on signing of Southampton striker Rickie Lambert Liverpool are closing in on a deal for England and Southampton striker Rickie Lambert, according to reports. Read more... Derry City boss hails arrival of midfielder Philip Lowry Derry City boss Peter Hutton has hailed the signing of midfielder Philip Lowry as a “fantastic piece of business” for the club. Read more... Jack Wilshere in seven heaven as he gets to emulate hero David Beckham Jack Wilshere is honoured to have been given the same number seven shirt worn by his England hero David Beckham. Read more...   Please do not respond directly to this email as this mailbox is not monitored. To contact Belfast Newsletter direct go to http://www.newsletter.co.uk/ and click on Contact Us Johnston Press are the publishers of Belfast Newsletter. You have received this email as you have subscribed to this newsletter on our website. Edit or Unsubscribe Preferences | Edit Your Profile Company Name: Johnston Press plc | Registered in Scotland no: SCO15382 | Registered Office: 108 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS

Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Thu 29th May 2014

Belfast Newsletter News Judgement due in Constable Carroll murder case Two dissident republicans found guilty of murdering a policeman in Northern Ireland will today hear judgment in the appeal against their convictions. Read more... First Minister Peter Robinson gives backing to Islam 'hate row' pastor First Minister Peter Robinson has given his full support to the Belfast preacher who made headlines after making controversial comments about Islam. Read more... Massive archive of inquests goes online Information relating to more than 3,000 Troubles inquests has been put online in a bid to make coroners’ records more accessible to bereaved relatives and the wider public. Read more... Baggott's successor to be named today The successor to PSNI chief constable Matt Baggott is expected to be announced today after three potential replacements have been interviewed. Read more... Man released on bail after stabbing in city A man has been stabbed a number of times in the Short Strand area of east Belfast. Read more...   Sport Northern Ireland defender Daniel Lafferty relishing challenge of Premier League football with Burnley Northern Ireland defender Daniel Lafferty admits he is not sure if the prospect of playing Premier League football next season has “fully sunk in yet”. Read more... Teenage defender Ryan McLaughlin ready for Northern Ireland debut Liverpool teenager Ryan McLaughlin is on the cusp of making his Northern Ireland debut after ending any doubt about his international allegiance. Read more... Manchester United owner Malcolm Glazer has died Manchester United owner Malcolm Glazer has died, his NFL franchise the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have announced. Read more... Andrew Mitchell joins Dungannon Swifts Dungannon Swifts have completed the signing of striker Andrew Mitchell. Read more... Derry City lose out to Dundalk Derry City 1 Dundalk 2 Read more...   Please do not respond directly to this email as this mailbox is not monitored. To contact Belfast Newsletter direct go to http://www.newsletter.co.uk/ and click on Contact Us Johnston Press are the publishers of Belfast Newsletter. You have received this email as you have subscribed to this newsletter on our website. Edit or Unsubscribe Preferences | Edit Your Profile Company Name: Johnston Press plc | Registered in Scotland no: SCO15382 | Registered Office: 108 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS

Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Tue 27th May 2014

Belfast Newsletter News Anger as election count suspended Counting in the European election will resume in Northern Ireland later today with officials facing heavy criticism over the length of time the process has taken. Read more... Comment: Nationalist politics is lacking 'a Jim Allister' Nationalist politics has no Jim Allister. Read more... Unionists burst into song at Dodds result Unionists burst into full-throated song at the news that Diane Dodds had secured a strong result in the Euro elections. Read more... Counting is all set to resume today The distribution of Mrs Anderson’s surplus votes got underway yesterday evening. Read more... Drawn out vote count branded a shambles The DUP began yesterday evening in jubilant mood as the results of the European election began coming through – though the count is yet to finish. Read more...   Sport Brendan Rodgers wants to re-establish Liverpool as leading light in Europe Brendan Rodgers is targeting re-establishing Liverpool as one of Europe’s leading clubs after committing his long-term future to Anfield. Read more... Iain Dowie urges Michael O'Neill's emerging stars to seize their opportunity Iain Dowie believes Northern Ireland’s youngsters have nothing to lose and everything to gain when they take on Uruguay on Friday night. Read more... Anfield chiefs back Brendan Rodgers to bring back the glory days Liverpool’s hierarchy believe Carnlough native Brendan Rodgers is the man to lead the Reds into the future. Read more... Big guns of world football all in the draw for Milk Cup Some of the biggest clubs in world football will be in the hat when ex-England striker Dion Dublin makes the draw in Belfast for this summer’s Dale Farm Milk Cup tournament. Read more... Young footballers get chance to show their skills at Coca-Cola FA Cup event Over 150 pupils from 16 Special Schools throughout Northern Ireland travelled to the Valley Leisure Centre in Newtownabbey to compete for the Coca-Cola FA Cup run by the Irish Football Association. Read more...   Please do not respond directly to this email as this mailbox is not monitored. To contact Belfast Newsletter direct go to http://www.newsletter.co.uk/ and click on Contact Us Johnston Press are the publishers of Belfast Newsletter. You have received this email as you have subscribed to this newsletter on our website. Edit or Unsubscribe Preferences | Edit Your Profile Company Name: Johnston Press plc | Registered in Scotland no: SCO15382 | Registered Office: 108 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS